Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 9

Introduction: Marriage Is Tough 11

Men's Modes 25

#1 Amorous: Never Give Up! 29

#2 Work: Every Man's Bane, Every Man's Blessing 43

#3 Play: Win the Game! 55

#4 Sustenance: Man Does Not Live by Bread Alone 63

#5 Protector: Guard at the Door 79

#6 Connection with God: My Life Matters in the Universe 95

#7 Guy Time: Friends, Fathers, and Mentors 109

Women's Moods 121

#1 Romantic: Romancing the Home 125

#2 Nesting: Home Sweet Home 139

#3 Playful: What Are Little Girls Made Of? 149

#4 Nurturing: Tending the Nest 157

#5 Cycle: The Moon and the Tide 167

#6 Spiritual: "My Sweet Baby Girl" 181

#7 Girlfriends: The Sisterhood 197

Wrap-Up 207

Notes 217